Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing

[afrosensuous]

Written by Ashrod & Simpson, so it never mattered who sang what at Motown.

[havebold123]

Jermaine jackson was one of the first Black teen idols. His smooth voice was just right for romantic songs!

[lindalovesmusic1]

Omg Jermaine, next to Michael, you are so fine!!!

[candacesuero]

This version's very special to me. The fact that the tempo's slower, there's a nice steady drum beat and conviction coming from Michael make this actually better than the original. And that's big -because it's MARVIN GAYE.

This cover pulls the heart strings though...there's just so much emotion oozing from this, wow.

[sherodjared]

i really like this version but the original still does it for me



[abbey63603]

Song SUCKS.!!! MJ's voice rediculous for this song . Aint nothing like Marvin and Tami

[TheGasman1981]

I was one of the biggest J5 fans back in the days. loved all of their albums, I now have them on CD's.

[sexyrose93]

Michael sings so much better than jermaine !

[80MichaelJackson]

Michael i love you!!!!

[CarriesNo1fan]

They helped each other with their hair. You just have to pick it really well and then flatten it with your hands and kind of round it out and use a little oil or mousse..

[cuddymac2007]

J5 is in top form back de day!

[Girlygirl987011]

I love Jermaine he is so sexy!!!!!!!!

[rubybg]

Is it me... or is this song AMAZING especially how they sing it!!! And the way michael's eyes glitter Omg i love this ^^ Thankyou with all my heart!

[bresheenaj]

its the best genuinely...it's to short!

[MySerenity5]

Foxgirl100

Your comment really pissed me off. Regardless of whether they are his biologically, Michael was the only Father those kids know. Michael was a good Dad unlike his real biological Father- Joe Jackson.

[temptsfan2]

Jermaine sure was beautiful back then. My first celebrity crush. And looking at these old videos, I have absolutely no shame about it. I had good taste for a 10 year old!

[iLuvsIjaee]

Did they sing this song?

Goodness, what didnt they sing.

Amazing as usualy.

and Michael Jackson I miss you

but Im happy your at peace. ;')

[monilove5]

It's a braid out. They also started chemical blowouts back in the 70's. Jackie said in a homemade video that he had some pics of Michael when he was asleep with his hair braided

[desi3452773]

michael waz black

really blaCK

[cassball7]

I think it's the lighting

[foxgirl100]

if only he cd have stayed that way. instead of picking up three white kids & tryin to pass them off as his own biological children

[thehater84]

this is marvin gayes song

[CarriesNo1fan]

Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, bless her heart.

RIP to both of them.

[ChocolateEarth]

Jermaine had the "Dynomite 'Fro!"

[janmarc1978]

Beautiful Song Of Jackson Five

[janmarc1978]

Beatiful Song

[biancaerinshow]

JERMAINE! <333

i love the J5!

[pinifirina1]

my neighbor had a giant size poster of marlon jackson in her room..with the same costume he's wearing here !

[chynadoll987]

Marlon is so fineeeeeeee!!1 and he still is..

[leleluvsmjb]

Rest peacefully in heaven Micheal!

[russradicans]

RIP the Emperor....

[SoccerNigeria13]

I love how their afros are always soooooooo perfect! im trying to grow mine out now..but it might take a while haha

[aria08]

We are all getting ready for your send off tomorrow Morning MJ in New Zealand....

We miss you.

[5Lobie41]

Thank you MJ for 50 years of unforgettable magic! Your legend and music will live on forever and you will be sorely missed by all of us here 

LOVE xxxxxx

[jeffreyneu]

awesome awesome song...RIP MJ

[sambamama1]

That Jackie sure was a stud muffin. I could put him on a plate and sop him up with a biscuit. Yum!

[Dermatrans]

Beatiful song....MJ rest in peace!!

[BermudaEntrepreneur]

How the fuck can R&B go from this? to T-Pain??? Sometimes, I wish the 4 horseman would just saddle on!

[WONDAWOMAN]

LOL.. YOU STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPID FOR THAT ONE! Ahahahahhaaaaaaaaahhhahaha...

You don[t want no four horsemen saddling on.. you don't really want that.. BWAAAAAAAHHHHH!

[AAMLfan]

I agree. Real music...real SINGING needs to come back. Nobody's really trying to make a change or do anything different nowadays.

James Brown, before he died, said he hoped Michael would set today's music right again. I know Michael's gone, but there will be a lot of previously unreleased music that Sony will release to the world. Maybe Michael WILL be able to save music after all. I know he has more magic in his vaults. :)

Miss you, Mike.

[jody808]

i always loved this version as well as the original, track 1 on the Looking through the Window album in 1972

[carolg624]

it must have been summer cause mike is as chocolate as hershy

[vkellman]

You just have to sit back and marvel at their talent...no matter what anyone says, old man Joe made these kids realise their full potential.

[kingofdaundaworld]

Man this version is dope, all the J5 stuff was funky, that drummer Johnie Jackson always made they stuff bang, Mike was murder on a cover, dude killed this here My Girl, and Rockin' Robin, an theirs more than that his Aint No Sunshine is classic...

[Keezie27]

Great performance! Jermaine is too fine here

[humanvynil]

well, too bad it's not a live performance. anyway they're beautiful :)

[BadSsen]

It is not?? Hmmm... Jermaine can really sing

[humanvynil]

we have sitar, full string section arrangements, and treated voices. can hardly be a live performance. but i saw one or two videos where, despite the low quality of the sound, one can clearly understand how talented they were. a real band!

[dentistsugardusty]

it's not a sitar. it's a guitar with a rubberband over the neck

[CrazyNaptownchick]

It must have been summer because mike is very chocolate here he is so cute

[2youngstunna2]

damn michael is good

[cuddymac2007]

jermaine is kickin de P back in de daz!

[JohnnyJackson17]

good song ;)

[2youngstunna2]

yo wad yo johnny dis kc

[olskolsoul]

this was a real good cover...Those close wow...LOL, man the 70s was wen mix matchin was IT!!!thank about it not worryin about matchin wen u wake up, man good times huh.

[Alterior09]

I don't like too many covers however...I LOVE THIS VERSION!!! Especially Jermaine

[Khleogirl27]

u luv ya marvin gaye and aretha but NOTHING trumps this here version of this song!! I'M SORRY. I luv you mike......and ur brothers 2!! especially jermaine man!!!!

[Donnymac]

You mean Tammy Terrell. Not Aretha.

[Khleogirl27]

aretha sang the song as well. i know tammy terell did the duet with marvin gay but i wasnt talkin bout her

[Donnymac]

I had no idea Aretha did it too.

[cuddymac2007]

i'd bees feel de soul grooves!

very rare! very rare!

[theMJgal]

OMG YESSS!!! I've been playing this video all day long, this cover is just....BRILL. I hope I don't get anyoone else upset, but I think this version is the best! Michael and Jermaine flow so well toghether. My favorite part is 1:31 to 1:36, Michael was singin' it man!

[cuddymac2007]

J5 was in top and very form back in de daz!

[diamonddano]

this is one of my favorite j-5 songs. I never knew they performed it live. Much thanks to whoever posted his.

[minnielover600]

Nice beat!

[hoganesque]

I'm in Awe !!

[SamNungesser]

not many people can sing songs as well as mavin gaye.....but this might be better

[andthisgirlislara]

Simply Magical............

[jaydeness]

wow michael has a beautiful voice and their version sounds just as good as the original

[xoxrollercoastersxox]

I LOOVE JERMAINE!

[WritergirlAD]

Thanks for uploading! Awesome performance

[vanessiie]

I love little michael

[xoxrollercoastersxox]

I love Jermaine!! actually no I love them all

[diamepiece]

They killed it!!

[frozenking07]

thank u for bringing it back!

[hillharpersgurl]

OMG! thank you for uploadin this video. I was upset when they youtube took it down.

[HEARNLADY]

Jermaine has a wonderful voice too!

[07RESSA]

I LOVE MICHAEL